Kansas Governor OKs Sports Betting For Sept. 1Sports Gambling To Begin Just In Time For Football Season |
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Kansas is on the verge of beginning real-money sports betting.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced last week that sportsbooks at Kansas’ four state-owned casinos can begin accepting wagers in person and on mobile platforms starting in early September.
“Sports wagering, like all gaming in Kansas, is owned by the state and operated by the Kansas Lottery,” Kelly said. "Under temporary rules and regulations, the state’s four casino gaming partners can begin launching sports betting just in time for the first professional football game on Sept. 8.’
The four casinos contracted with the state to offer sports wagering through independent platforms are Boot Hill Casino & Resort, Kansas Star Casino, Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, and Kansas Crossing Casino & Hotel.
Tribal casinos are also working to reach contracts with the state for sports wagering.
“These casinos will be authorized to launch as soon as they are ready,” Kelly said.
“Legalizing sports betting is a common-sense solution that keeps Kansans’ money in Kansas and drives business to sporting events, casinos, restaurants, and other entertainment venues,” the governor added. “I want to thank all our partners for working with us to get this done in time for football season.”
Sportsbook operators are granted a one-year provisional license based on past performance in other states. All online gambling from the licensed books will be ring-fenced to Kansas borders.
“This announcement represents a lot of hard work and collaboration between the Kansas Lottery, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, our casino and tribal partners,” Stephen Durrell, Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery, said. “The process to bring this to fruition has moved at an unbelievable pace. We are excited to be bringing sports betting to Kansas players and adding more fun and exciting play options to the Sunflower State.”
In May, Gove. Kelly signed Senate Bill 84, bipartisan legislation legalizing sports wagering in Kansas on mobile apps, in casinos, and other specific venues.
The new law allows venues such as restaurants and nonprofit fraternal or veterans organizations to hold sports wagering.
“SB 84 preserves tribal sovereignty, allowing the negotiation of a new or existing gaming compact regarding sports wagering,” according to Kelly.
Kansas is one of more than 30 states in the U.S. with some form of sports betting.
The State of Ohio is among the next group of states to begin sports gambling. Online sportsbooks will launch in the Buckeye State on Jan. 1, 2023.
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